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AKI MATSURI SPONSORS
(as of August 2, 2011)
Aki Matsuri is presented by
Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association (ENMA)
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~ Recognizing our 2011 Sponsors ~
The
Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association is greatly honored to have
the following Major Sponsors as partners in presenting the 14th
Annual Aki Matsuri. Our shared goal of "building bridges
between the people of Japan and the USA are being met through
this cultural event that emphasizes the nurturing and promotion
of the cultural arts of Japan". Aki Matsuri is the interface,
the place where a shared interest in the arts can bring citizens
together in a friendly and educational environment.
The continuation and success of this community event is
made possible through the generous support of our benevolent
benefactors. We hope you will make your appreciation known to
these few that come to the fore in support of this important
Northwest Japanese Cultural Art Exposition.
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This section is updated as more supporters and sponsors join.
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City
of Bellevue - The City of Bellevue Arts Program
encourages and supports the arts as a vital part of community
life in Bellevue. Guided by the Bellevue Arts Commission,
the Arts Program includes direct funding to artists, arts
organizations and arts presenters in Bellevue, public art,
cultural policy planning and other arts-based city initiatives.
http://www.bellevuewa.gov/arts_program.htm
The Bellevue Arts Commission is a seven member volunteer body
appointed by City Council to advise Council on matters pertaining
to the arts.
http://www.bellevuewa.gov/arts_comm.htm
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Consulate General of Japan in Seattle - We at the
Consulate-General of Japan at Seattle assist not only the Japanese
nationals living within our jurisdiction, but also the local
communities by providing cultural and general information about
Japan in hopes of strengthening the bonds of friendship and
cooperation between Japan and our neighbors in the Pacific Northwest.
Our jurisdiction extends through Washington, Northern Idaho
and Montana.
Website: www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp
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The Embassy
Suites Hotel Seattle-Bellevue is a full service hotel featuring:
- Complimentary Parking and Courtesy Shuttle transportation
to Aki Matsuri and area attractions and local shopping
- Spacious Two-room Suites on every stay for more
comfort that include a living room and a private bedroom
- Complimentary Cooked-to-Order Breakfast for Every
Guest
- Complimentary Evening two-hours Manager’s Reception
with beer, wine, cocktails and snacks
- Relaxing Open-Air Atrium to Help Guests Unwind
in a tropical setting with palms, rivers and waterfalls
- Heated indoor swimming pool, spa, and a fitness
room with state-of-the-art Precor equipment; BusinessLink
Center available 24/7
- Our Cascades Grille restaurant offers casual dining
that showcases local Northwest.It offers Room Service and
renowned Northwest wines, microbrews and a full selection
of spirits
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4Culture
is King County's cultural services agency. 4Culture was established
in January of 2003 to continue the work of the King County Arts
Commission, Public Art Commission and the heritage programs
of the Landmarks Commission.
4Culture
is a tax-exempt public corporation. 4Culture is a new model
for public support of cultural programs. It combines the resources
of the public sector with the flexibility of a non-profit.
Through the integration of four program areas, 4Culture stimulates
cultural activity and enhances the assets that distinguish
our communities as vibrant, unique, and authentic. http://www.4culture.org/
Alert: http://advocate4culture.blogspot.com/
to advocate for 4Culture.
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Japan
Business Association of Seattle (JBAS) - JBAS, sometimes
known, as Shunju Club is a consortium of Japanese corporations
and/or their subsidiary companies incorporated in the United
States. The start of the Association can be traced back to the
year of 1922 and, since then, the organization has been aggressively
acting in the Pacific Northwest Region as the representing entity
of Japanese enterprises. Their main missions are: 1) to manage
Seattle Japanese School located in the City of Bellevue; 2)
to deepen mutual understanding between Japan and the United
States in economic and cultural areas; and 3) to promote friendship
among the members of the Association.
Website: http://jbaseattle.org
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Japanese
American Citizens League, Lake Washington Chapter
- The Lake Washington chapter was formed around 1980 by a current
board member, John Matsumoto, and other Nisei who saw a need
for a JACL chapter responsive to the interests and needs of
Japanese Americans on the Eastside. The chapter was involved
in 1997 with helping bring a Japanese drama to the Meydenbauer
Theater as a major highlight of Japan Week in Bellevue. The
next year, when Japan Week in Bellevue disbanded, the chapter
helped get the Aki Matsuri started, serving for two years as
its fiscal and non-profit agent.
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Since
then, JACL members have been much involved in many aspects of
the Matsuri. The Lake Washington chapter is one of 112 chapters
nationally comprising the Japanese American Citizens League,
founded in 1929 and is the oldest Asian American civil rights
organization in the United States. Website: www.jacl.org.
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Motoda
Foundation - Kiyo Motoda was born in Yamaguchi-ken,
Japan in 1899. Motoda-san formed The Motoda Foundation in 1982.
The Foundation gives generously to various Nikkei activities
with a particular interest in education, and the promotion of
Japanese culture.
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Nandemoya,
Inc. -
is a local, full-service, construction, remodeling, repair,
and maintenance contractor with a commitment to green building
practices. We believe it is important to take an active role
in the community so we donate to various organizations on both
a local and national level. Among the organizations we sponsor,
donate, and/or volunteer with are the Eastside Nihon Matsuri
Association, Japan America Society of Washington State, The
Japan Business Association, the Densho project, Doctors without
Borders and the American Civil Liberties Union. You can learn
more about our company at www.nandemoyainc.com.
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Sankei
Travel of Americas, Seattle Branch - is our "air-bridge"
with Japan providing each year for the travel of our Japan-based
guest artists to and from Japan for the Aki Matsuri. Sankei
Travel is a multi-branch full-service travel agency that has
been providing top rated travel services for both domestic and
international travel for over 30 years.
Website: www.sankeitravel.com
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Tateuchi
Foundation
- The Atsuhiko & Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation seeks to
promote and improve international understanding, knowledge and
the quality of relations between Japan and the United States.
This is being done through a structured program of contributions
and grants for charitable purposes. The foundation is primarily
focused on programs that: promote artistic, educational and
cultural exchanges. For more information please visit www.tateuchi.org.
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Uwajimaya,
Inc. -
is
the largest family-owned and operated Asian food and gift
market in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1928, Uwajimaya
first sold fishcakes and other Japanese staples to area laborers
from the back of a truck - today, Uwajimaya has markets in Bellevue,
Renton, Seattle and Beaverton, Oregon. Uwajimaya strives to
serve communities and the public through a variety of promotions
of Asian cultures, event sponsoring, educational material distribution,
local program support and charitable contributions.
Website: www.uwajimaya.com
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Yusen Logistics (Americas), Inc.
- Yusen strives to earn clients' appreciation and recognition.
To achieve this objective, we have drawn up the guidelines for
its worldwide employees that guarantee an unparalleled level
of quality in services. We are also socially involved. Throughout
our services, we take our responsibilities seriously towards
the nature, the human beings and the environment.
Website: http://www.us.yusen-logistics.com/
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Bellevue
College On-Campus
Partners
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Bellevue College is honored to host Aki Matsuri every
year and proud of the
involvement of so many of our staff as festival volunteers.
The spectacular Aki Matsuri celebration complements the numerous
Bellevue College events we hold each year for the purpose of
celebrating the world's diverse cultures. We believe inter-cultural
understanding is essential to true higher learning. Thank you,
Aki Matsuri, for your contributions to that same goal.
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- International
Student Programs
- Student
Programs
- Campus
Operations - Facilities & Security
- Food
Services
- Printing
Services
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